19
Sep
Year 3 Science: Investigating Rocks
In Science we are learning about rocks. We investigated how rocks can be different. We drew our observations and then wrote down the properties we noticed....
Author: Rebecca Mackenzie
19
Sep
Year 4 Maths: Adding in Hundreds Across 1,000
In Maths this week, Year 4 have been adding in hundreds across 1000. We continued our learning using counters and tens frames. We also used Gattegno charts to recognise adding 1000s to multiples of 100s, 10s and 1s....
19
Sep
Year 5 Science: Friction Explorers!
This week in Science, we carried out an enquiry to investigate friction. We tested different surfaces to find out which ones created more friction and which ones created less. By comparing how objects moved across these surfaces, we were able to see that some materials...
19
Sep
Exploring Multiplicative and Additive Structures in Year 6 Maths
In Maths this week, Year 6 have been exploring multiplicative and additive structures using cuisenaire rods. Children were given a range of problems to solve using what they had learned, drawing structures to represent their mathematical thinking....
19
Sep
Science Club: Earthquakes!
In club this week, the children learned about earthquakes and the damage they could do to our buildings. The children then designed their own earthquake proof buildings by looking at real life designs and considering the best shapes and styles, after having a go at...
19
Sep
Debate Club: Should We Wear School Uniform?
In Debate Club this week, the children learned about the importance of being able to give reasons for a point of view, even a point of view they don't agree with! The children collected reasons 'for' and 'against' the wearing of school uniform, and expressed...
19
Sep
Front Row Music Guitarists!
Front Row Music lessons have restarted, with children enjoying lessons in guitar, ukulele, vocals and keyboards. These guitarists were sounding brilliant in their lesson with Howard this week!...
17
Sep
Nursery’s First Week!
Well done to our wonderful Nursery pupils, many of whom were new to the school this term. Here are some of the class members showing how settled they already are!...
15
Sep
Reception’s First Week
Reception had an excellent first week! They have been exploring the new classroom, learning our new routines and learning our new friends' names! Here are some children in our home corner, making some tea and lunch!...
14
Sep
Fine Motor Skill Development in Preschool
This week in Preschool the children have been developing their fine motor skills using the playdough. They have been using small pincer movements to pick up the hoops and push in the spaghetti. As well as developing these skills, the children made some lovely creations...